Aqueducts were costly public works, and not all Roman cities necessarily required them. Some cities, such as Pompeii, had their water needs met by wells or public and private cisterns dug beneath ...

The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they ...

Ancient Rome achieved urban milestones centuries ahead of its time, with innovations like shopping malls, public welfare, and ...

When the aqueduct must flow higher than about five feet, Roman engineers should use an arcade rather than a wall. The arched arcades require less material than walls and don't interfere with the ...

Archaeologists have unearthed ground-breaking new information which could help us understand more about Roman life in Dorchester. Experts have discovered that the Dorchester aqueduct, which is one ...

What would Rome and the Roman Empire have been like without their aqueducts? What did these water bridges mean to their civilization? AICHER: The Romans could not have built cities as big as they ...

An ancient Roman aqueduct was uncovered during gas pipeline modernization near the Cologna Spiaggia cemetery in Italy’s Borsacchio Nature Reserve, Abruzzo. The structure, dating back 1600 to ...

Mr. Clemens Herschel, who lectures this evening before the Engineering Society on "Roman Aqueducts," has a wide reputation as an expert in hydraulic engineering. He is a graduate of the Scientific ...

Aqueducts showed the importance Romans placed on cleanliness and hygiene. The design and construction of these structures illustrated an advanced level of engineering knowledge. Roman toilets had ...